Nokia 3.4 vs Nokia 5.4: Specs Comparison

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Feb 21, 2021

The Red Magic 6 will be announced in the first week of March. The gaming smartphone from ZTE will pack new features including an improved cooling fan. However, unlike its predecessors, it won’t be coming alone as a new leak says we will be getting a pro model. The leak has revealed the battery capacity and fast charging technology of this second model which will launch as the Red Magic 6 Pro.

According to Digital Chat Station, the China-based leaker, the Red Magic 6 Pro will support 120W fast charging. While that is exciting news, what is more interesting is that its own fast charging technology is said to be faster than that of competitors, as it takes it 5 minutes to charge its 4500mAh battery to 50%.

For comparison, the Mi 10 Ultra which also supports 120W fast charging charges the 4500mAh battery capacity to 41% in 5 minutes. The iQOO 5 Pro, another phone with support for 120W fast charging takes 5 minutes to charge its battery to 50% but its capacity is smaller at 4000mAh.

While ZTE’s claims are impressive, it is better to wait for real world reviews as there is a chance that it might not be as fast. For example, a review of the Mi 10 Ultra revealed the phone charges at 80W and not 120W.

Thankfully, you should be able to try out the Red Magic 6 Pro’s fast charging technology once you get your hands on it as the leaker says that ZTE will include a 120W GaN fast charger in the box.

The Red Magic 6 and Red Magic 6 Pro will be announced on the 4th of March. The phones will have a display with a 144Hz refresh rate and a 480Hz touch sampling rate. They will also come with the Snapdragon 888 processor. The standard model is expected to come with 66W fast charging which is not as fast as that of the pro version but incredibly faster than most phones can boast.

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Samsung launches the Galaxy Tab S7 & Tab S7+ Mystic Navy colour variant in India

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Feb 21, 2021

Samsung first released the Galaxy Tab S7 and Tab S7+ in August last year and the tablets were available in Mystic Black, Mystic Silver, and Mystic Bronze colors. The Korean company has now unveiled a new color variant for the Indian market and it is a Mystic Navy color. The variant was unveiled for the US market earlier this month. The new tablets also come pre-installed with Samsung’s latest One UI 3 software.

As a reminder, the Galaxy Tab S7 features an 11-inch LCD display with 2560 x 1600 pixels resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. On the other hand, the Galaxy Tab S7+ sports a bigger 12.4-inch AMOLED screen with a higher resolution at 2800 x 1752 pixels and also supports a 120Hz refresh rate.

Both tablets are powered by the Snapdragon 865+ processor with up to 8GB of RAM and 512GB of storage but India is only getting the 128GB storage variant. On the back of the two tablets is a 13MP + 5MP dual-camera setup while the front-facing camera is an 8MP sensor. For battery, the vanilla Tab S7 packs an 8000mAh cell while the Tab S7+ packs a 100090mAh battery capacity. Both support 45W fast wired charging, have quad speakers, and come with a stylus. The Tab S7 also comes with a side-mounted fingerprint sensor while the Tab S7 Plus has an in-display fingerprint scanner.

As for the prices in India, the Galaxy Tab S7 Wi-Fi only variant with 128GB storage is priced at Rs. 55,999 (~$771). This variant will be up for grabs at Reliance Retail and Samsung Shop. On the other hand, the Galaxy Tab S7 4G LTE variant with 128GB storage is priced at Rs. 63,999 (~$882). Finally, the Galaxy Tab S7+ 4G variant is priced at Rs. 79,999 (~$1,102). These models are presently available from Samsung.com and leading retail stores across India with several exciting offers.

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Next Week in Tech: Redmi K40 series launch in China, Realme India unveils the Narzo 30 series, and OPPO Reno5 F heads to Kenya

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Feb 20, 2021

No less than five phones from Redmi, Realme, and OPPO will be announced next week. Most of these phones will just be making their debut while others have been announced earlier but are heading to new markets. There will also be a handful of other products such as headphones and speakers from these brands.

Xiaomi – New Earphones and Bluetooth Speaker

Xiaomi will kick off the week with the launch of two new audio products in India. The manufacturer announced earlier this month that it will announce the products on Monday, February 22. From the teasers provided, we have been able to deduce that the two products are a pair of neckband-style earphones and a Bluetooth speaker. The teaser below for the former hints at it having noise cancellation.

Cut the distractions out from your music.

Leave the noise behind.

The #MiSoundUnveil | 22nd Feb, 12 PM
Stay tuned! pic.twitter.com/AotDFZxQXE

— Mi India #Mi10i is Here! (@XiaomiIndia) February 20, 2021

Reno5 and Reno5F lands in Africa

The Reno5 series has been making its way across the globe and on February 22, it will land in Africa, Kenya to be specific. OPPO will announce the Reno5 alongside a new model in the series called the Reno5 F.

The Reno5 F will pack an AMOLED display that has a punch hole at the top left corner. It will also have four rear cameras, a MediaTek processor, 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, an audio jack, a 4310mAh battery, and support for 30W fast charging.

Realme – Narzo 30 series and realme Buds Air TWS earbuds

The focus will shift to Realme on Wednesday, the 24th of February when it takes the wrap off its new Narzo 30 Pro and Narzo 30A smartphones. There are rumors the former will be India’s cheapest 5G smartphone and it has already been confirmed that it will have a Dimensity 800U 5G processor and a display with a 120Hz refresh rate.

The manufacturer will also announce the second generation realme Buds Air at the event.

Redmi unveils the K40 series and RedmiBook Pro in China

On February 25, Redmi will announce its 2021 flagship phones, the Redmi K40 and Redmi K40 Pro in China. The two phones will come with the best-in-class 120Hz AMOLED displays and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 processor.

A new notebook called the RedmiBook Pro will also tag along, but unlike the Redmi K40 which should get a global release, this will most likely be exclusive to China.

Xiaomi takes the Mi 11 to Singapore

Following the global (read European) unveiling of the Mi 11, Xiaomi will be taking the phone to other markets. Singapore is next on the list and they will be getting the flagship on February 25.

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RedmiBook Pro teaser poster shows it doesn’t have a dedicated Numeric keypad

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Feb 20, 2021

The Redmi K40 and Redmi K40 Pro are not the only products Redmi will unveil on February 25. The manufacturer has also announced that it has a new Windows notebook coming that will launch as the RedmiBook Pro. Now a teaser poster shared today gives us an early look and it shows it is missing a feature.

The RedmiBook Pro is pictured showing off its metal chassis. The screen is half-opened, giving us a look at the bezels which appear to be pretty slim. Definitely not the thinnest we have seen on a notebook but noticeably slimmer than that of a lot of computers.

Redmi has gone for an island-style keyboard. However, there isn’t a dedicated numeric keypad which seems to be a bummer, and its lack thereof may be a dealbreaker for those who find the feature a necessity. Our guess is that this is the 14-inch model of the RedmiBook Pro, so there is a chance the 15-inch model might have a numeric keypad.

The poster also shows that the notebook has a wide trackpad below the keyboard and a groove in the chassis that should make it easy to lift the screen open.

The RedmiBook is shown in silver but we may also get a gray variant. Though we really wouldn’t mind seeing manufacturers experiment with brighter colors when it comes to notebooks.

Redmi will not only announce the RedmiBook Pro in multiple sizes but it has also been reported that it will come in Intel and AMD versions.

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New posters confirm display specs of the Redmi K40 series

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Feb 20, 2021

Ahead of the release of the Redmi K40 series next week, Redmi has released some official posters that confirm some of the features of the upcoming phones. A handful of images shared on Weibo by Lu Weibing, the brand’s General Manager, are focused on the display specification of the new phones.

Flat, E4 AMOLED, 120Hz, and more

The Redmi K40 will have a flat display but not just any kind. Redmi claims the display of the phone is one of the best in the industry. It is an E4 AMOLED screen that has a higher peak brightness, lower power consumption, and better picture quality than the previous generation.

Lu Weibing revealed in a post that all models of the Redmi K40 series will not only have this high-quality E4 AMOLED screen but also have a 120Hz refresh rate. This means whether you purchase the standard model or the pro model, you get a 120Hz AMOLED display.

In another poster, the focus is on the diameter of the centered punch hole. The poster shows a rice grain, a red bean, a mung bean, and a sesame seed. The average sesame seed measures 2mm and looking at the image, the hole punch is about the size of a sesame seed.

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Redmi already said the K40 series will have the smallest punch hole in the world, and the phone that currently holds that title is the Vivo S5 whose punch hole measures 2.98 mm.

The final poster teases the phone’s in-display fingerprint scanner which should be a new generation type that is faster and has a larger area.

The Redmi K40 series will be unveiled on February 25 in China. They will not only come with impressive displays but also feature Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 888 processor.

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OPPO patents a Smartphone design having a Secondary display within the rear Camera layout

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Feb 20, 2021

OPPO has been patenting interesting smartphone designs lately. One such weird patent we saw back in November showed a Block structure for foldables. Now, its new Patent makes a second screen within the rear Camera layout possible.

OPPO patent with Secondary Display within Camera Layout — Credit: OPPO/CNIPA

The patent, filed by OPPO Guangdong Mobile Communications Co., Ltd at CNIPA(China National Intellectual Property Administration) has been published on February 19. The patent shows a design just another Smartphone design upfront until you turn it over to the back.

As you can see below, the rear has a circular camera layout with cut-outs for lenses and a small hole likely an LED flash. Inside the layout, there’s another circular layout. OPPO intends to use this as a small Secondary display. In the patent, it has shown a colored render with use-case scenarios.

For instance, the small display can quickly serve for showing Time, Date as shown in the design. And there is always a possibility that the company could expand this by showing Quick Notifications, Fitness Data, and more.

Also, upfront, there is no Selfie camera present. This might make you wonder if OPPO intends to use the secondary display(as a viewfinder) so people can take selfies using the rear camera. However, we aren’t sure about it as it is smaller in Size.

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Anyway, the rest of the design isn’t that different. We have a curved display at the front, an USB-C, SIM card slot, Speaker, a primary mic at the bottom, and a secondary mic up top. Apart from the circular design, OPPO also has a sketch of a square-shaped rear layout with rounded edges.

As with every other patent, we aren’t sure if it would make it to the final design.

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iQOO Neo5 retail box leaks along with 66W Flash Charger

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Balaji S

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Feb 20, 2021

iQOO is prepping up to launch a new Smartphone termed Neo5 soon. Leaks regarding the device have been doing the rounds on social media for a while now. Adding to this, a Weibo user has now shared what could be its retail box along with the 66W Flash charger.

Digital Chat Station(@数码闲聊站) on Weibo has shared a retail box image of the upcoming iQOO Smartphone. The box is in Black and Yellow accents that iQOO has been using for its brand. On the side, we can see the ‘iQOO Neo5‘ moniker as well.

We can also spot the device inside but its display type is barely visible. However, there is a single Selfie camera at the center resembling the earlier leaks. Apart from this, the image also shows a 66W FlashCharger from Vivo.

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It can boost up the device’s battery with a 20V DC @ 3.3A capability. The tipster also mentions that this charger would charge the device’s entire battery in about 30 minutes. This isn’t confirmed yet so let’s wait for official teasers.

Speaking of which, the iQOO Neo5 is rumored to feature a 4,400mAb battery. The device will likely feature an AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Considering iQOO generally makes a lot of gaming-centric devices, the Neo5 could also get the in-game vibrations, stereo speakers, and an aluminum alloy frame.

Other Expected Specs of the device include a Snapdragon 870 chipset, 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, 12GB + 256GB storage variants, Triple-cameras with Sony IMX598 48MP, 13MP, and 2MP lenses.

The iQOO Neo5 is expected to launch next month i.e., mid-March, and begin at 2,998 Yuan (~$462).

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TSMC to deploy 1000 employees to its 5nm chips factory to meet soaring demand

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Feb 20, 2021

Before the ban by the US, Huawei was one of TSMC’s biggest clients, in fact, the second biggest after Apple. Thus, the directive by the US government stopping all companies utilizing US technology from shipping components to Huawei was expected to affect TSMC’s revenue. However, that didn’t turn out to be the case as the world’s largest contract semiconductor foundry may have gotten more than enough clients that the absence of Huawei isn’t noticeable.

TSMC Fab 6 — Source: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd

The Taiwanese Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is reportedly having more customers that it needs to hike production. A report by the Asian Times hints that the company is planning to deploy over a thousand engineers to its factory in Tainan’s Southern Taiwan Science Park in order to increase production. The extra workforce is expected to lead to an increase in its 5nm capacity from 60,000-70,000 wafers per month to 120,000 wafers per month.

Most of TSMC’s orders are for 5nm chips that are used on the latest flagship SoCs around like the Snapdragon 888. The 5nm chips come with a larger transistor density and transistor count which give them more power and energy-efficiency compared to older chips. TSMC presently manufactures 5nm chips for Apple, MediaTek, AMD, and Qualcomm. The last supply of 5nm chip to Huawei was in the middle of September 2020 after which it stopped taking orders from the Chinese tech giant due to the US embargo.

The surge in 5nm chip order ensured the loss of Huawei didn’t affect the company’s revenue.

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realme Narzo 30A spotted on Geekbench with Helio G85 chipset

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Balaji S

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Feb 20, 2021

realme is all set to bring an affordable 5G smartphone to India with the Narzo 30 series. The devices will debut in the country on February 24. Ahead of the launch next week, the Narzo 30A has appeared on Geekbench with MediaTek Helio G85 chipset.

A realme device with model number RMX3171 appears on Geekbench as reported by Nashville Chatter Class. The chipset running the show belongs to MediaTek MT6769V/CZ. This corresponds to the MediaTek Helio G85 chipset that was present on the Narzo 20 back then.

Also, the RMX3171 has already been spotted on NBC certification and it gives away the Narzo 30A moniker. Anyway, the Geekbench listing also shows that the device runs Android 10 which, although is a bit old, is ok considering the new realme X7 flagship devices also run the same OS.

Moving on, the device in testing seems to run on 4GB RAM, and if it becomes the base model, should be a relief for the users. The Narzo 20A launched in 2020 began with 3GB RAM and an upgrade is always welcome nonetheless.

We aren’t sure if realme would debut a Narzo 30 standard variant in the future but for next week, it has lined up the Narzo 30 Pro 5G and Narzo 30A. The specs of both the devices have already been leaked in their entirety.

Accordingly, the Narzo 30A will feature a Two-tone design in Black and Light Blue colors, a 6.5-inch display with a waterdrop notch(likely LCD). Other specs include a 13MP dual rear camera, 8MP front camera, 6,000mAh battery with 18W charging, fingerprint sensor on the back.

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Redmi 9 Power tipped to get a new 6GB + 128GB variant in India

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Feb 20, 2021

In late December 2020, Xiaomi launched Redmi 9 Power as a rebranded Redmi Note 9 4G in India. This smartphone debuted in two storage configurations. Now, almost two months later, the company is tipped to release a third memory variant.

Ishan Agarwal, one of the popular leakers on Twitter, has partnered with 91Mobiles to bring new info about the already official Redmi 9 Power. According to him, Xiaomi India will be launching a new higher storage variant of this handset.

The new version of Redmi 9 Power is reported to come with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage. As far as price is concerned, it will be retailing for ₹12,999 in the country. For those unaware, the currently available 4GB + 64GB and 4GB + 128GB variants are sold for ₹10,999 and ₹11,999 in the country.

It is interesting to see Xiaomi bringing a 6GB RAM variant of Redmi 9 Power in India. Because this feature is one of the key differentiators of POCO M3, another phone from the Xiaomi group with the almost same set of specs.

Hence, with the same amount of RAM and an additional 8MP ultra-wide camera, the upcoming Redmi 9 Power 6GB + 128GB variant sounds like a better option. However, it will be ₹2,000 costlier than the POCO M3 6GB + 128GB model.

Some of the highlights of Redmi 9 Power include a 6.53-inch FHD+ LCD panel, Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC, dual stereo speakers, MIUI 12 based on Android 10, 6,000mAh battery, 18W fast charging, and more.

Realme GT appears at AnTuTu, 120Hz display, UFS 3.1, LPDDR5 RAM confirmed

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 20, 2021

Realme will be launching the Realme GT on March 4. Ahead of the launch, both Realme and AnTuTu have revealed the benchmarking scores of the smartphone. A recent leak revealed that the handset will be arriving in leather and glass back editions. A Chinese tipster has shared a leaked render that gives a glimpse of the so-called “Bumblebee” leather edition.

Realme GT's “Bumblebee” leather edition. — A glimpse of the Realme GT’s “Bumblebee” leather edition

Around 10 AM (local time) in China today, Realme CMO Xu Qi shared a screenshot of the AnTuTu listing of the Realme GT (RMX2202). It revealed that the phone scored 770,221 points. Such a high core attracted the attention of netizens and the media.

Then around 11:40 AM (local time), AnTuTu shared a screengrab of the benchmarks tests that it carried out on the smartphone. The handset scored 688,602 and revealed specs like a 120Hz refresh rate, 12 GB of LPDDR5 RAM, 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage, Android 11 OS, and Snapdragon 888 mobile platform.

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AnTuTu claimed that it could only find one model (a different phone) with a score of under 700K and they were confused about how Realme could announce 770,221 as the official score. Since there was a good difference between the two AnTuTu scores, it reached out to Realme to know the answer. The company responded that AnTuTu may have used an early engineering prototype of the Realme GT to get a 688K score. The benchmarking platform said it will conduct actual tests on Realme GT once it releases in the market.

Around two hours later, Xu Qi shared another screenshot of the AnTuTu listing of Realme GT. This time the device scored 767,137. He claimed that this score was achieved by running the phone at room temperature. He added that he will not reveal how due to confidentiality reasons.

In related news, Realme GT was expected to arrive at 125W fast charging support. However, the 3C certification of RMX2202 revealed that it could be shipping with a 65W fast charger.

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Samsung Galaxy A32 4G press renders suggest an AMOLED display

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Feb 20, 2021

Last month, Samsung launched the Galaxy A32 5G as its most affordable 5G smartphone to date. This device is also expected to get a 4G variant. Ahead of its release, the handset’s press renders have now leaked in two colors.

Earlier this month, the upcoming Galaxy A32 4G was tipped to arrive in four colors by Sudhanshu Ambhore, an Indian leakster on Twitter. The same person has now shared this phone’s press renders in White and Black colors.

As per the images and his tweet, the Galaxy A32 4G will come with an Infinity-U display, instead of the Infinity-V LCD panel as found on the Galaxy A32 5G. Also, interestingly, the power button looks to be too small to house a fingerprint sensor.

This suggests the Samsung Galaxy A32 4G may flaunt a Super AMOLED panel with an in-screen fingerprint sensor, just like its predecessors (Galaxy A31, Galaxy A30s). Anyway, it’s just speculation from our end, and therefore, consider this take with a pinch of salt.

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As for other specs, apart from a different SoC, MediaTek Helio G85 to be exact, we expect this smartphone to be released with the exact same set of features as the already official 5G counterpart.

Hence, it should have a 48MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 5MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) quad-camera setup, 13MP selfie camera, One UI 3.0 based on Android 11, a 5,000mAh battery with support for 15W fast charging, and more.

Vivo S9e key specifications leaked, another Dimensity 820 phone from brand

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 20, 2021

Vivo discreetly announced the Vivo S7t smartphone. It debuted as the first phone from the brand with Dimensity 820 chipset. A fresh leak reveals that Vivo may announce a phone named Vivo S9e alongside the Vivo S9 smartphone on March 6 in China. The Vivo S9e could be the second Dimensity 820 SoC-powered phone from the brand.

The tipster revealed that the Vivo S9e is equipped with a Samsung AMOLED screen of 6.44 inches. The waterdrop notch display produces a refresh rate of 90Hz. It has a 32-megapixel Samsung GD1 lens as a primary camera.

The rear shell of the Vivo S9e features a 64-megapixel triple camera setup. The tipster has speculated that the Dimensity 820 powered smartphone may come with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of storage. The device could be backed by a 4,100mAh battery that supports 33W Flash Charge technology.

Vivo V2072A phone is expected to debut as teh Vivo S9 in China next month

The Vivo S9e could be the Vivo V2048A smartphone that was seen at Geekbench last month. The listing revealed that the phone is equipped with the Dimensity 820 chipset, 8 GB of RAM, and Android 11 OS. In the single-core and multi-core tests of Geekbench, the handset scored 652 and 2525 points, respectively.

Vivo is yet to confirm the arrival of the Vivo S9 series. There is a possibility that the company may confirm its launch date in the coming week. Rumors are rife that the Vivo S9 could be arriving as the world’s first phone powered by the 6nm Dimensity 1100 chipset. It is expected to arrive with other specs like a 90Hz screen, a 44-megapixel dual selfie camera system, a 64-megapixel primary camera, 12 GB of RAM, a 4,000mAh battery, 33W fast charging, and Android 11 OS.

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Redmi Note 8 gets Android 11 update in China

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Feb 20, 2021

The Redmi Note 8 was one of the best budget smartphones of its time. The device debuted with MIUI 10 based on Android 9.0 Pie. It was later updated to MIUI 11 and MIUI 12. The handset even got Android 10. Now, as promised, the company has started rolling out the Android 11 update for this phone.

In December 2020, Xiaomi confirmed the Android 11 update for some of its 2019 smartphones. For those unaware, the firm is known for delivering only a single Android update for budget devices. But to everyone’s surprise, the popular Redmi Note 8 series was also included in this new list.

Hence, the vanilla Redmi Note 8 is now receiving the Android 11 update in China with build number V12.0.1.0.RCOCNXM. The update is currently in the ‘Stable Beta’ phase and therefore, it is only available for select users in the country.

Anyway, it should be made available for all the users in the coming days. Similarly, the international versions of this phone running regional MIUI build, namely Global, India, Indonesia, and EEA should also get it soon.

Further, we can also expect Xiaomi to seed the Android 11 update for the Redmi Note 8T, which is basically the same handset but with NFC. This device runs three different regional MIUI builds like Global, EEA, and Russia.

Having said that, the Redmi Note 8 has so far received two MIUI and Android updates each. Going by Xiaomi’s track record, MIUI 13 could be the last major update for this smartphone.

Red Magic 6 is launching on March 4 with four major features

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Anvinraj Valiyathara

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Feb 20, 2021

Since last month, Nubia has been teasing on the arrival of the Red Magic 6. Reports have revealed that the Red Magic 6 could be arriving in a Pro and a lighter version in China. Today, the company confirmed that the Red Magic 6 will be breaking cover on March 4 in China.

The official poster shown below was shared by Nubia President Ni Fei. According to him, the Red Magic 6 has four major features such as display, fast charge, touch, and fan and its performance are comparable to F1 cars. The launch event will kick off at 7 PM on March 4.

A reliable tipster from China claimed that the Red Magic 6 will come with a display that will offer a refresh rate of 144Hz and a touch sampling rate of 480Hz. As it is already known, the smartphone will carry support for 120W fast charging, and it is expected to feature a better-performing centrifugal fan. A recent report had revealed that the smartphone will be equipped with a completely revamped cooling system.

Apart from a “strengthened” fan, the Red Magic 6 will also feature a 9-axis spatial sensor for tracking the phone’s movement in different directions. Recent reports have revealed that the company is collaborated with Tencent Games to bring improved gaming experience.

The two variants of the Nubia Red Magic 6 that were recently certified by the 3C authority of China are NX669J and NX669J-P. The former was spotted with a 66W charger, whereas the latter seems to be a Pro model as it was seen with a 120W charger. A previously released posted by the brand revealed that the Red Magic 6 will be fueled by the Snapdragon 888 mobile platform.

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Apple reportedly in talks with New Delhi to start manufacturing iPads in India

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Feb 20, 2021

Apple is aggressively pushing to diversify its production lined for the iPhone, iPad, and others from China. The company already manufactures some iPhone models in India but there are reports that Apple is looking at moving some of its production to India.

A report by Reuters says the US company is lobbying the Indian government to reach a fair deal that could see the iPads get manufactured in India for the first time. The report indicated that the Indian government was planning to roll out an incentive program that aimed at boosting the country’s computer export and that is something Aple is interest in. However, the Cupertino-based company is reportedly looking to negotiate a better deal.

According to Reuters, Apple is expected to dole out an initial budgetary sum of up to Rs. 70 billion ($964 million) over five years. The company is reportedly asking for that to be almost tripled to Rs. 200 billion. This is partly due to concerns that the Indian supply chain lacks the required capacityto meet up Apple’s demand.

As stated earlier, Apple already manufactures some iPhone models in India since 2018, in reaction to a government policy that imposes high tariffs on imported phones and other products. This is part of the “Make in India” initiative which is designed to grow local content. Also, Apple is increasing lookig to move its entire production out of China. A report by Asian Nikkei indicated that the US company was planning to move some iPad production to Vietnam this year. It was noted that this would be the first time such would be happening anywhere else.

Reuters quotes persons familiar with the matter to have disclosed that there is a strong possibility that iPads assembly will shift to India “as early as this year” and one of Apple’s present contractors will handle the assembly. As the moment, Apple has contractual agreements with Foxconn, Pegatron and Wistron in India. We doubt if Wistron would be responsible for that considering the dust generated by its work conditions recently which necessitated an investigation by Apple.

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Nokia 3.4 vs Realme C15: Specs Comparison

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Feb 19, 2021

A new HMD Global entry-level went global: the Nokia 3.4. Among the countries in which the new budget phone made its debut, there is India, but the compact Nokia 3.4 has a lot of rivals in the nation. One of them is surely the Realme C15, a best-seller with amazing specifications offered at an incredibly affordable price. Is Nokia still able to compete with one of the fastest-growing brands in the whole tech world? This comparison between Nokia 3.4 and Realme C15 will show you all the main pros and cons of these two budget phones and tell you which one is the most suitable for your needs.

Nokia 3.4 vs Realme C15

	Nokia 3.4	Realme C15
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	161 x 76 x 8.7 mm, 180 g	164.5 x 75.9 x 9.8 mm, 209 g
DISPLAY	6.39 inches, 720 x 1560p (HD+), IPS LCD	6.5 inches, 720 x 1600p (HD+), IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 460, octa-core 1.8 GHz	MediaTek Helio G35, octa-core 2.3 GHz
MEMORY	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 3 GB RAM, 64 GB – 3 GB RAM, 32 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 3 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE	Android 10	Android 10, Realme UI
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5, GPS
CAMERA	Triple 13 + 5 + 2 MP 8 MP front camera	Quad 13 + 8 + 2 + 2 MP, f/2.2 + f/2.3 + f/2.4 + f/2.4 8 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	4000 mAh	6000 mAh, fast charging 18W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot

Design

If you want the most modern and original design, then Nokia 3.4 might be a better choice for you. While the Realme C15 comes with a waterdrop notch, the Nokia 3.4 has a punch-hole design making it more futuristic. Further, the design of the back cover is more original with that circular camera module, even though not everyone may like it. Further, the Nokia 3.4 is a more compact phone, it is even thinner and lighter than the Realme C15. Both the handsets feature a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and a plastic unibody design.

Display

The displays of the Nokia 3.4 and Realme C15 are pretty disappointing for those who need great image quality, but you can hardly get better panels with entry-level phones. These handsets feature classic IPS panels with HD+ resolutions. The Nokia 3.4 has a smaller display with a 6.39-inch diagonal, while Realme C15 is bigger with its 6.5-inch display. If you are a power user, the Realme C15 is more comfortable for you, while if you are an average user, you might like the Nokia 3.4 more due to its compact size making it more usable with one hand and better to keep in a pocket.

Specs & Software

The Nokia 3.4 is fueled by the Snapdragon 460 mobile platform, while the Nokia 3.4 has a MediaTek Helio G35 chipset. The Snapdragon 460 is actually more powerful than the Helio G35 and, with both the phones featuring up to 4 GB of RAM, the Nokia 3.4 wins the performance comparison. On the other hand, with the Realme C15, you can get more internal storage: up to 128 GB. The Nokia 3.4 has a user interface close to stock Android which will get supported in the long term just like all the other smartphones released by HMD Global.

Camera

The Realme C15 houses a more complete camera department than Nokia 3.4. But there is only one important difference between these two phones’ cameras. We are talking about the 8 MP ultrawide lens with a viewing angle of 119 degrees you can find onboard the Realme C15: you do not get it with the Nokia 3.4. For the rest, they are almost the same: the rear cameras include a 13 MP main sensor and a pair of sensors with 2 MP resolutions for macros and depth. As the selfie camera, you get an 8 MP front snapper.

Read More: Nokia 3.4, Nokia 5.4, and Nokia Power Earbuds Lite launched in India

Battery

A key difference between the Realme C15 and Nokia 3.4 is the battery. The former packs a huge 6000 mAh battery which can last more than three days with moderate usage. Nokia 3.4 is still a good battery phone with its 4000 mAh battery, but it can not compete with the Realme C15 which is actually one of the best battery phones out there. Further, the Realme C15 has 18W fast charging, while Nokia 3.4 does not support fast charging.

Price

Realme C15 is available with street prices up to Rs. 8,999 / $124 in India, while Nokia 3.4 costs Rs. 11,999 / $165 in the 4/64 GB configuration. If we exclude the hardware, the software, and the compact dimensions of the Nokia 3.4, the Realme C15 is actually a superior device with its wider display, better camera department, and huge battery with fast charging support.

Nokia 3.4 vs Realme C15: PRO and CONS

Nokia 3.4

PRO

Stock Android
Quick and constant updates
Compact
Good 11 nm chipset
Worldwide availability

CONS

Smaller battery

Realme C15

PRO

More storage (up to 128 GB)
Bigger battery
Wider display
Fast charging

CONS

Bigger dimensions

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The South Korean tech giant debuted the Galaxy S20 FE 5G 8GB + 128GB variant for $699.99 in the US. This variant of the handset has been now discounted by $100 on Amazon. Hence, interested customers can get this phone for only $599.99.

It is worth noting that the model on offer is unlocked and hence, buyers can insert the supported SIM of their choice. Also, the discount is applicable on all the six colors, namely Cloud Navy, Cloud White, Cloud Red, Cloud Green, Cloud Orange, and Cloud Lavender.

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